Friday, October 3, 2008

A Happy, happy Birthday

Long before the sun was in the sky, my sweet Little Critter curled up into my back and whispered a sweet "Happy Birthday, Mommy." And that's the way my day started. Happy.

I am so, so happy.

After I got up, I heard scurrying about downstairs. Knowing the boys were waiting on me, I came down (cleared my throat loudly). "Hurry! She's coming! Shhh!" I got downstairs, lights are out, no little boys in sight. Then Scooter flicked on the light and they all jumped out..."Surprise!!! Happy Birthday Mommy!"Happy, yes.

Then I got some sweet cards;This from Little Critter. Don't you love the hearts and balloons?

This from Scoot. He tried for 34 balloons but ran out of paper.

Another from Scooter, words of encouragement- much needed for every mama.

And finally a storm card from Eli. You'd never guess we've been studying weather at school :)

My friend, her sweet little ones and I then headed out a fabulous, caterpillar-bird-sighting hike at Smith Rocks.

When I got home, we rested up...and I got in a great and rare phone conversation with an old, sweet friend. I got so many fun well wishes from friends in town (even a fun little tribute) My sweet husband cooked up yummy steaks for dinner,then we were off to bowl for a little family party. That was, too great fun. My dad even treated the boys to a ride on the bumper cars. Who could ever ask for more?

Over all, it was a very, very happy birthday. I fell into bed by 9 pm, exhausted.

I have concluded that I don't mind growing another year older. That has everything to do with just how much I love my husband, my job, my family so much. I have seen a lot of life in my 34 years. Lost love, love, grief, birth, pain, adventure, adversity, friendships, and new life in the Redeeming Love of Jesus. I have a rich, lovely marriage. My home is full, I am blessed to be able to enjoy my 30's. Thank You, God.

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“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." - Deuteronomy 6:6-7